Postgraduate Studies

The learning environment at the college is one of keen academic relevance to the advancement of Christianity worldwide and spiritual formation in community.

The postgraduate community is thoroughly international with studies generated by diverse interests:

* Some study to gain a higher qualification for Christian ministry – perhaps missionaries to work at a higher level of education.

* Others take career breaks to focus on an area of significant personal interest for their ministry.

* Ministers and Pastors might use a sabbatical to focus on a key area of relevance, but neglected in their original studies.

* Some study part-time alongside other church ministries or secular jobs – like teaching.

* Others, in retirement, investigate a longstanding area of interest which they now have time to pursue.

Small Group teaching with a special interest you may have in a particular area of the world, a particular ministry, or a particular subject within this area. We will be happy to send you more details on request.

The M.Th. is a taught Masters course consisting of three essays in each of the four taught course modules and the writing of a dissertation of 20,000 words under supervision. It takes 12 months full time and approximately 24 months part time.

Academic Pathways
MTh (Click here for the Master Degrees)
PhD

All higher degrees at BBC are awarded by Queen’s University Belfast. The Queen’s Institute of Theology is widely regarded as one of the top academic departments providing theological studies in the UK.

Another door in?
Where applicants have a degree of the required level but which has no substantial theological components, the student may be asked to take up to six undergraduate modules in theology and related disciplines as a ‘Qualifying Year’.

_________________________________________
Alternatively...
BBC offers an internal Postgraduate Diploma.

This might suit those who can work at Masters level but might not have the necessary entry qualifications or may wish to complete the work in a shorter time frame to suit their circumstances.